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Benchmade Onslaught vs Spyderco Dodo
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Spyderco Dodo stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 58% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Onslaught stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Onslaught stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Dodo stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Dodo stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 58% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Onslaught stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 141% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Dodo stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Onslaught stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Dodo stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Onslaught stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 107% gap from the closest alternative.
Specification Profile
Relative dimensions at a glance
Each axis is normalized against the largest raw value among the products in this comparison. Farther outward means a larger value, not necessarily a better result. Axes with an unverified value are omitted.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$185Cheapest
US$195Most expensive
Weight
197.62 g (6.97 oz)Heaviest
82.1 g (2.90 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
108.5 mm (4.27 in)Longest
52.3 mm (2.06 in)Shortest
Overall length
244.75 mm (9.64 in)Longest
158.8 mm (6.25 in)Shortest
Closed length
139.06 mm (5.47 in)Longest
111.1 mm (4.37 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.07 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.3 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
154CM Stainless Steel
CPM M4
Handle material
G10 over stainless steel liners
Natural G-10
Finish
Stonewashed or black coated blade
Blade with satin or black DLC finish (varies by variant)
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Patented Ball Bearing Lock
Opening method
Thumb hole opener
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Tip-up black steel pocket clip
Reversible Wire Tension Tip-Up
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useCollectorsHeavy use folding knife
Everyday carryPrecision cuttingDetailed/fine cutting
Not best for
Everyday carry for some due to sizeHard use demanding thicker blade
Unknown
Common praise
Smooth AXIS locking mechanismExcellent build qualityElegant designEffective thumb hole deployment
Outstanding edge retention and wear resistance of CPM M4 steelStrong and reliable Ball Bearing LockErgonomic handle with finger choilsCompact size with good utility
Common complaints
Blade is relatively thin and delicate, not ideal for hard useHandle lacks jimping, may reduce grip for some usersLarge size may be impractical for everyday carry
Unconventional and unusual appearance may not appeal to allShort blade length under 2 inches